Eliminate Business Dinner Anxiety With Wine and Etiquette

Send us Fan MailCrush business dining anxiety and turn every client dinner into an opportunity for meaningful connection and professional influence. My guest, and etiquette consultant Molly Tomlin, joins me to unpack how high-impact women can transform simple wine and dining skills into a commanding business advantage.Unleash the power of strategic etiquette at the table—from how to never feel awkward about ordering wine to maintaining presence even during spills or uncomfortable questions. Skip the overwhelm: get actionable tips on managing food choices, taking command as host, handling dietary preferences, and never losing your authority—even in male-dominated settings.Learn when (and why) to avoid that long pasta, how small talk around wine and art can forge instant connections, and the secret to closing out dinners seamlessly. Build social capital and confidence, whether you’re a non-drinker or the designated wine orderer. When the end goal is client trust, better deals, and unforgettable first impressions, these etiquette strategies are your shortcut.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How to confidently navigate any business dinner: what to avoid, how to host, and how to recover from spills or awkward momentsExact conversation starters (and small talk hacks) that create instant trust using wine, art, and your surroundingsProven techniques for female professionals to lead, influence, and maintain authority at the tableWine etiquette that signals confidence—not guesswork or wasteful spendingTIMESTAMPS04:28 "Stop Turning Dinners Into Meetings—How to Make Business Dining Social"10:39 "Avoid These Business Dining Mistakes: What to Never Order or Wear"14:06 "Projecting Authority as a Woman: Presence, Speech, and the Lipstick Factor"18:27 "Recover From Awkward Moments—Spills & Difficult Questions With Grace"22:24 "Seamless Checkouts—Never Fumble the Bill at Business Dinners Again"25:47 "Master Wine Etiquette—Stay In Control Without Overindulging"Everyday Sommelier Podcast is turning ONE! Thanks to you, our loyal listeners, we've had a fantastic first year! We're relaunching a few of your favorite episodes in celebration!We're also announcing the launch of Sip Society Collective where high-impact women can 10X their Social Power Skills through wine. https://sipsocietycollective.com.Cheers to many more years! Kristi It's been such a pleasure sharing wine with you this past year! We also want to let you know our INSTAGRAM handle has changed to @kristi_sipsocietycollective - if you are already following, you're good to go. If you haven't followed us yet, now is the time!Cheers to one year, our launch of Sip Society Collective (https://sipsocietycollective.com) and to learning wine your way! KristiLiked this episode? Share it and tag me @kristi_sipsocietycollectiveLove the show? Leave a review and let me know!Visit us at SIP SOCIETY COLLECTIVECONNECT WITH KRISTI: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook GroupLove the EVERYDAY SOMMELIER soundtrack? Follow the amazing Raymond Revel on Instagram!Inspired by our artwork? Follow the uber talented Sophie Metzger on Instagram!